German Heavy Metal veterans SACRED STEEL have released the first single from forthcoming album Heavy Metal Sacrifice. Stream the title track at this location.

Introduced by "(Intro) Glory Ride," new single "Heavy Metal Sacrifice" is a hymn that goes back to the band's roots and to their classic style of traditional heavy metal. Everything in it, from the music to the lyrics, is an act of devotion for the true metal gods.Sacred Steel never compromised. "Heavy Metal Sacrifice" is the proof. Born to reign in iron glory, forever!

SACRED STEEL will release Heavy Metal Sacrifice October 14 on Cruz Del Sur Music. The album was recorded at Music Factory Studio Kempten (Germany), and was produced by Sacred Steel and Christian Schmid. The album will be available on Compact Disc (digipack edition), vinyl LP (featuring Sacred Steel's embossed logo), and digital formats.

The release of Heavy Metal Sacrifice will be a celebratory event marking the group's 20th anniversary, offering fans SACRED STEEL's most compelling album yet. Featuring highlights "Let There Be Steel," "Hail The Godz Of War," "Children Of The Sky," and the title track, SACRED STEEL sets in motion a war machine that will crush all enemies of true heavy metal!

Track Listing:

1.(Intro) Glory Ride2. Heavy Metal Sacrifice3. The Sign Of The Skull4. Hail The Godz of War5. Vulture Priest6. Children Of The Sky7. Let There Be Steel8. Chaos Unleashed9. The Dead Walk The Earth10. Beyond The Gates of Nineveh11. Iron Donkey

The band has already announced a round of shows to accompany the release of the album. Confirmed dates are as follows: